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Private, U.S. Army
Patrick Scanlan was an Irish-born soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He distinguished himself on the battlefield through acts of bravery, which ultimately earned him the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
His service represents the significant contribution of Irish immigrants who fought to preserve the Union. Scanlan served as a Private during his military tenure.
His legacy is preserved through his military record and the recognition of his valor during one of the most defining conflicts in American history.
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